June 17
Namibia: Namibia-Germany Partnership to Lead High-Level UN Summit
Namibian
Namibia and Germany have been appointed co-facilitators for the upcoming Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations. Read more »
South Africa: All Eyes On Who Ramaphosa Will Elect in His New Cabinet
Namibian
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, re-elected for a second term after his weakened ANC lost its outright majority, will announce an "inclusive" cabinet, the party said… Read more »
Namibia: Khomas Sent Back Over Schoolboy Errors - We Were Not Consulted - Residents
New Era
The fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission has dismissed the Khomas regional boundaries' delimitation and demarcation report, citing poor constituency… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Complacent Highlanders Share Spoils With Bikita Minerals
New Zimbabwe
A COMPLACENT Highlanders side will only have themselves to blame for failing to overcome Bikita Minerals at Barbourfields Stadium in a Saturday match that ended as a 1-1 draw. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hard Work, Determination Pay for Welder
The Herald
The story of Rutendo Muzanenhamo of Gadzema, Chinhoyi, is of determination and hard work. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 18,000 to Get Title Deeds in Epworth
The Herald
The Presidential title deeds programme has intensified with at least 18 000 title deeds being issued in Epworth this month, with processes currently underway to roll out the… Read more »
South Africa: Sugarcane Growers Stand By Claims of Job Losses Linked to Sugar Tax [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The South African Canegrowers Association is questioning a report on job losses in the sector, which suggests the sugar tax has not caused a significant decline in employment. Read more »
South Africa: Glyn Hall - The Unbeatable Fastness of Being [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Glyn Hall has spent three decades building up South Africa's most successful motorsport team and export. Last month, in parallel with Red Bull's design guru, Adrian Newey, Hall… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bosso's Win-Less Run Continues
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Maswanhise to Leave Leicester City
The Herald
Warriors international midfielder Tawanda Maswanhise has confirmed he will be leaving his boyhood team, Leicester City, after spending 12 years at the club. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Paga Rescues Dembare
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Takashinga Sides Off to Winning Starts
The Herald
Takashinga Patriots 1 got the defence of their National Premier League (NPL) title off to a thrilling start, with a one-wicket victory over Westside at Mutare Sports Club on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Buz Announces U18 Afrobasketball Squads
The Herald
THE Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (Buz) has announced players for the national Under-18 teams that will take part at the regional Afrobasket qualifiers in Lusaka, Zambia, from June… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Idbz to Build More Students Accommodation
The Herald
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) will shift focus to other locations around the country after completing the construction of the Bulawayo Students… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo to Host Zanu-PF Conference
The Herald
Zanu PF Bulawayo province has been challenged to harness the momentum of the ongoing party restructuring initiative for self-rejuvenation and to demonstrate solidarity in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rousing Send-Off for Mboma Nyatanga
The Herald
Scores of football enthusiasts thronged Glen Forest Memorial Park to pay their last respects for Charles Eddie "Mboma" Nyatanga who many regarded as a football super fan. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Irrigation Scheme Empowers Binga Villagers
The Herald
BINGA District in Matabeleland North Province is undergoing massive transformation under the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa, which has green-lighted the implementation… Read more »
Lesotho: Manhunt for Famo Gang Leader
Lesotho Times
...as two more famo gang members are shot dead at border Read more »
Namibia/Angola: Namibia Get Angola Rerun At Cosafa
Namibian
Namibia will get a chance to exact revenge on Angola for the chastening Africa Cup of Nations defeat at the Cosafa Cup later this month, when the prestigious regional tournament is… Read more »
June 16
Zimbabwe: Platinum Producer Mimosa to Pay Compensation for Pre-2009 Pension Losses
New Zimbabwe
FORMER employees at Zvishavane-based platinum producer, Mimosa Mining Company, are set to pocket windfalls after the pension fund finalised compensation payment modalities for… Read more »
South Africa: The Sound of Struggle - South Africa's Lasting Legacy of Cultural Resistance
RFI
Thirty years after the end of apartheid in South Africa, the cultural resistance artists waged against white minority rule continues to inspire new generations of creators. Read more »
South Africa: World's Oldest Termite Mounds Discovered in South Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The landscape along the Buffels River in South Africa's Namaqualand region is dotted with thousands of sandy mounds that occupy about 20% of the surface area. These heuweltjies, as… Read more »
South Africa: Mahwelereng Police Launch a Search for a Murder Suspect of a 21-Year-Old Male At a Tavern [press release]
SAPS
The South African Police Service in Mahwelereng have launched a search for a 25-year-old male suspect who allegedly brutally murdered a 21-year-old male victim at a local tavern on… Read more »
South Africa: Joe Gqabi District Commissioner Leads Her Members in Operation Shanela [press release]
SAPS
Joe Gqabi District Commissioner Maj Gen Lindelwa Vellem together with her senior officers and members painted the town of Ugie blue adding more boots on the ground during Shanela… Read more »
South Africa: Tzaneen Police Nabbed a 40-Year-Old Male Suspect in Connection With Rape and Common Robbery of a 30-Year-Old Woman At a Farm [press release]
SAPS
The police in Tzaneen have nabbed a 40-year-old male suspect in connection with the alleged rape of a 30-year-old woman at a farm on Friday, 14 June 2024 at about 17:30. Read more »